UC Davis (1-0) set for clash with Washington Huskies

Following a no-contest against Mercer, UC Davis football got its first official opportunity to secure a win over the weekend–and they did not fail to leave Utah with a W.

UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to recap Saturday’s season-opening win over Utah Tech, discuss the key factors behind his team’s 24-0 run to end the game, look ahead to this weekend’s matchup in Washington, and much more.

Be sure to check out the entire interview with UC Davis head coach Tim Plough on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

You can listen to UC Davis football take on Washington this Saturday, September 6th, with kick-off taking place at 8 PM PT right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM.

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Picking up where he left off last season, UC Davis football senior defensive back Rex Connors was a force in the secondary during the Aggies’ comeback win at Utah Tech, and his 15 total tackles have earned him Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week honors for the opening weekend.

Connors totaled eight solo tackles and seven assisted tackles to go along with a pass breakup to earn his player of the week honors. It’s the first time the 2025 Big Sky Preseason Defensive Player of the Year has earned Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week honors since 2022, when he earned the honor twice.

With the 15 tackles, Connors now sits 12 tackles away from hitting a mark of 291 career tackles, which will set the career program record for total tackles.

The Aggie defensive back also makes it two-straight seasons an Aggie has won the first week’s edition of the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week, joining his brother Porter after his standout performance at California in the 2024 season opener.

SEASON TICKETS: Season tickets are on sale now, and fans can head here to secure their spot in Shredville for the 2025 season. Tickets start as low as $100 for new alumni and $140 for the general public.

GROUP TICKETS: UC Davis Football group ticket discounts start at 10 or more tickets and provide a great opportunity for gatherings and parties to enjoy Aggie football. If you’d like to create an unforgettable experience with your group, the Aggie Ticket Office is here to help you customize your day! Fans can head to THIS LINK to purchase their group ticket packages.

UC Davis’ Rex Connors Named Big Sky Defensive Player Of The Week

2025 UC Davis football schedule

• Saturday, September 6th – @ Washington – 8:00 PM PT
• Saturday, September 20th – vs. Southern Utah – 7:00 PM PT
• Saturday, September 27th – vs. Weber State – 7:00 PM PT
• Saturday, October 4th – @ Cal Poly – 5:00 PM PT
• Saturday, October 11th – vs. Northern Arizona – 4:00 PM PT

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